Recent severe crashes

1. Distracted driver slams sedan on W 19th 2026-04-01T11:50:00+00:00
   W 19 ST
   Police recorded driver inattention and following too closely after a driver hit another sedan near W 19th Street and Avenue of the Americas. A 73-year-old passenger and one driver suffered concussions; a 1-year-old was injured.
   According to the police report, at 11:50 a.m. on April 1, 2026, on W 19th Street at Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan, a driver going straight hit a sedan that was stopped in traffic. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction and following too closely. A 73-year-old front passenger and one driver were reported with concussions; a 1-year-old passenger was also injured.
2. Rider on Broadway hit, breaks arm 2026-03-19T09:15:00+00:00
   BROADWAY
   A bike rider got hit on Broadway at W 25th Street and ended up with a fractured, dislocated arm. Morning commute, real consequences.
   According to the police report, a 58-year-old male bicyclist was injured around 9:15 a.m. on March 19, 2026, on Broadway at W 25th Street in Manhattan. The report lists an injury to his elbow/lower arm/hand, with a “Fracture - Distorted - Dislocation” complaint. The cyclist was conscious.
3. Bike rider sped, hit pedestrian 2026-03-16T07:50:00+00:00
   E 27 ST
   A bike rider going too fast hit a 44-year-old woman at E 27th Street and 2nd Avenue. Police recorded unsafe speed and failure to yield; she suffered a head injury and concussion and was listed unconscious.
   According to the police report, a bike rider going straight south on 2nd Avenue at E 27th Street hit a 44-year-old pedestrian at the intersection on March 16 at 7:50 a.m. Police recorded unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and concussion and was listed unconscious.
4. Taxi driver failed to yield, hit pedestrian 2026-02-25T16:34:00+00:00
   W 15 ST
   A taxi driver failed to yield on 7th Avenue and hit a 62-year-old man. Police recorded crush injuries to his knee and lower leg.
   According to the police report, a 55-year-old taxi driver was going straight ahead on 7th Avenue at W 15th Street on Feb. 25, 2026, when police recorded failure to yield right-of-way and a pedestrian was injured. The 62-year-old man reported crush injuries to his knee/lower leg/foot and was in shock.
5. Taxi driver U-turns, hits e-bike rider 2026-02-20T00:59:00+00:00
   318 3 AVE
   A taxi driver made a U-turn at 318 3rd Avenue and hit a 37-year-old e-bike rider overnight. Police recorded driver inattention; the rider suffered a head injury and minor bleeding.
   According to the police report, a 33-year-old taxi driver was making a U-turn at 318 3rd Avenue in Manhattan when the driver hit a 37-year-old e-bike rider who was going straight. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction. The rider was injured, ejected, and listed as semiconscious with a head injury and minor bleeding. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.